We spoke with the creative director of menswear line, Ikire Jones about how his designs made it into "Black Panther."

DIASPORA—Like most of us, when Walé Oyéjidé, creative director of IkiréJones, heard the news that Marvel was introducing its first black superhero with Black Panther—and packing the film with a star-studded, black and beautiful cast, he was thrilled.

Teens from the diaspora are owning prom season with these African-inspired designs.

DIASPORA—Prom season 2017 is in full effect, and much like last year—and in 2015, when New Jersey design student, Kyemah McEntyre, debuted her internet-stopping dashiki-style gown—some of the most stunning looks this year have been African-inspired ensembles.